Prenatal Yoga Practice

It’s so important to keep moving your body during pregnancy. Wondering why? Here are our top 10 reasons to practice yoga when pregnant.

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Ten Reasons to Exercise During Pregnancy

Many people may be surprised to find out that exercise is not only encouraged by most health care practitioners, but recommended for low-risk pregnant people. Still not sure? We're sharing 10 great benefits of exercising during pregnancy!

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The Benefits of Using a Birthing Ball

During pregnancy, a stability or birth ball can provide a comfortable place to sit, as it allows your body to maintain neutral posture which can help ease back pain. Read on to find a few of our suggestions to help strengthen and provide comfort during pregnancy and birth.

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Finding Time for Fitness...

Moving your body should be a priority, so why do so many of us have such difficulty finding the time to workout? Read on for Fitmama Strong's strategies to help can focus on fitness even when time is limited.

Selecting Weights for your Workout

Are you new to Online Fitness? Not sure what sized weights to select for your online fitness classes? Read on to learn how to choose the most appropriate weights for your workout so that you can best meet your fitness goals!

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7 Tips for Buying a Nursing Sports Bra

Looking for better support in your nursing sports bra? Looking for exercise clothing options during pregnancy? Look no further! We’ve partnered with AFTER9 to bring you some of the best fitting, comfortable and stylish fitness wear for your childbearing years!

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Things to Pack in your Hospital/Birth Centre Bag

Is baby nearly here? Overwhelmed with all of the lists that come with having a baby? We’ve got you covered when it comes to packing your hospital or birth centre bag for the big day!

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Prenatal Exercise Myths

Congratulations, you’re having a baby! There’s so much information about exercising during pregnancy, you may be wondering what to follow? Read on to find out facts vs fiction, as we bust prenatal exercise myths!

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5 Ways to Prepare for the Birth of your Baby

Do you have a baby on the way, but aren’t sure what to expect? Here are a few things you can do to help prepare you for one of the biggest events of your life - birthing a baby!

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Simple Stretches to Include in your Day

Feeling stiff and achy isn’t uncommon these days. Maybe it’s from sitting at a desk all day, or holding and lifting fussy babies and toddlers. Try adding these simple stretches into your day to help your body get some TLC.

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Types of Health Care Providers

Pregnant and confused about the type of healthcare you want and need? We’ve broken it down for you with this blog post where you’ll find information about how to choose your primary healthcare provider and secondary resources to help support you through your pregnancy!

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Common Pregnancy Discomforts

We hear all about the challenges our members face as their bodies change throughout pregnancy, and these are the three we hear about the most! So, we’ve put together some recommendations for movement that will help alleviate these issues during pregnancy and beyond.

General Fitness, PrenatalSusan McDonaldDecember 2, 2020prenatal fitness, prenatal yoga, pregnancy, prepare for birth, online fitness, at home workout, stretching